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| CATALOG INFORMATION
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| Discipline and Nbr:
MUSC 5B | Title:
JAZZ IMPROVISATION 2 |
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| Full Title:
Jazz Improvisation 2 |
| Last Reviewed:5/11/2020 |
| Units | Course Hours per Week | | Nbr of Weeks | Course Hours Total |
| Maximum | 3.00 | Lecture Scheduled | 3.00 | 17.5 max. | Lecture Scheduled | 52.50 |
| Minimum | 3.00 | Lab Scheduled | 0 | 17.5 min. | Lab Scheduled | 0 |
| | Contact DHR | 0 | | Contact DHR | 0 |
| | Contact Total | 3.00 | | Contact Total | 52.50 |
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| | Non-contact DHR | 0 | | Non-contact DHR Total | 0 |
| | Total Out of Class Hours: 105.00 | Total Student Learning Hours: 157.50 | |
Title 5 Category:
AA Degree Applicable
Grading:
Grade Only
Repeatability:
39 - Total 2 Times
Also Listed As:
Formerly:
MUS 5.1B
Catalog Description:
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This course provides instrumental students with the tools and techniques for jazz improvisation that enable them to progress toward an intermediate level. Analysis of harmonic and melodic materials, extensive listening, and performance exercises will assist the student in his/her development as an improvisor.
Prerequisites/Corequisites:
Completion of MUSC 5A (or MUS 5.1A or MUS 5A)
Recommended Preparation:
Limits on Enrollment:
Schedule of Classes Information
Description:
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This course provides instrumental students with the tools and techniques for jazz improvisation that enable them to progress toward an intermediate level. Analysis of harmonic and melodic materials, extensive listening, and performance exercises will assist the student in his/her development as an improvisor.
(Grade Only)
Prerequisites:Completion of MUSC 5A (or MUS 5.1A or MUS 5A)
Recommended:
Limits on Enrollment:
Transfer Credit:CSU;UC.
Repeatability:39 - Total 2 Times
ARTICULATION, MAJOR, and CERTIFICATION INFORMATION
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| CSU GE: | Transfer Area | | Effective: | Inactive: |
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| IGETC: | Transfer Area | | Effective: | Inactive: |
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| CSU Transfer: | Transferable | Effective: | Fall 1981 | Inactive: | |
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| UC Transfer: | Transferable | Effective: | Fall 1981 | Inactive: | |
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Certificate/Major Applicable:
Major Applicable Course
COURSE CONTENT
Outcomes and Objectives:
At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:
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Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. Perform the scales, modes, and arpeggios used in jazz improvisation in all keys and in
various meters.
2. Analyze jazz chord progressions, identifying appropriate scales, arpeggios, and/or melodic
patterns for improvisation.
3. Construct stylistically appropriate jazz lines from previously analyzed examples.
4. Compare and contrast styles of improvisation from recorded examples.
5. Evaluate harmonic and melodic development as it relates to style.
Topics and Scope
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I. Use of "guide tones" that define chord progressions
II. Stylistically appropriate use of rhythm
III. The II-V-I progression
A. II-V-I arpeggios
B. Effective scales for II-V-I progressions
IV. 32-bar AABA form: "Rhythm Changes"
V. Minor keys and the minor blues
VI. Other scales and techniques
A. The whole-tone scale
B. The Lydian dominant scale
C. Practice of scales in odd meters
VII. Critical study of recorded examples of prominent early jazz artists, such
as Armstrong, Hawkins, and Young
VIII. Combo performance and rhythm section techniques
A. Bass lines
B. Comping: voicings for piano and guitar
C. The role of the drummer
D. "Trading fours" and other ensemble techniques
IX. Performance and improvisation upon standard jazz repertoire
Assignments:
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1. Most class sessions consist of drills in all keys, scale patterns, arpeggio exercises, ear training (through instrumental "call and response"), and improvisational exercises based on pieces from the standard jazz repertoire.
2. Approximately every two weeks the entire class session will be devoted to a performance of the tune(s) we have been working on. Students will solo on each tune to the best of their ability and rhythm section players should demonstrate good comping skills. These performances are considered tests and are graded accordingly.
3. The final exam is an in-class performance.
Methods of Evaluation/Basis of Grade.
| Writing: Assessment tools that demonstrate writing skill and/or require students to select, organize and explain ideas in writing. | Writing
0 - 0% |
| None | |
| This is a degree applicable course but assessment tools based on writing are not included because skill demonstrations are more appropriate for this course. |
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| Problem solving: Assessment tools, other than exams, that demonstrate competence in computational or non-computational problem solving skills. | Problem Solving
0 - 0% |
| None | |
| Skill Demonstrations: All skill-based and physical demonstrations used for assessment purposes including skill performance exams. | Skill Demonstrations
70 - 80% |
| Class performances | |
| Exams: All forms of formal testing, other than skill performance exams. | Exams
0 - 0% |
| None | |
| Other: Includes any assessment tools that do not logically fit into the above categories. | Other Category
20 - 30% |
| Attendance and class participation | |
Representative Textbooks and Materials:
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Aebersold, Jamey. A New Approach to Jazz Improvisation, Volume 54: Maiden Voyage. CD and text: 1992. (Classic text)
The Real Book, 6th edition. Hal Leonard Publishing: 2005. (Classic text)
Instructor prepared materials.
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